Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Embedded Linux Engineer focuses on developing software and firmware for Verkada's critical connectivity products, ensuring they meet high standards of reliability and performance. Key skills include proficiency in C, C++, or Go, along with experience in embedded systems and networking protocols. This position is ideal for engineers with over four years of experience who have a strong background in end-to-end software development for hardware products. The Connectivity Team operates in a fast-paced environment, contributing to innovative solutions that enhance security and environmental intelligence.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Verkada's careers page October 27, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
Starts above 82% of 290 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $150,000 across 57 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 16.9% of 2533 comparable senior other roles in United States; FreeRTOS appears in 0.2% of 2533 comparable senior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Connectivity role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the salary range?: Verkada lists $180,000–$300,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 4 years of relevant experience for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Connectivity role.
Where is the role based?: Verkada is hiring for this position in San Mateo, CA United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: C, C++, Embedded Linux, FreeRTOS, Go, I2C.
Does Verkada sponsor work visas for this role?: Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
What seniority level is this role?: Verkada targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Connectivity role at Verkada.

From the original posting

Who We Are

About the Role

We’re the Connectivity Team at Verkada — and we own some of the most strategically critical products in the company:

- Verkada Gateways – (https://www.verkada.com/gateways/) Bringing cameras, access control, and sensors online anywhere in the world
- Verkada Security Trailers –(https://www.verkada.com/security-trailers/) Rapid-deploy mobile security units
- Quality Sensors – (https://www.verkada.com/air-quality/sensors/) Environmental intelligence at scale

We’re a small, vertically integrated team. That means we touch everything:

- Embedded firmware
- Cellular modems & SIMs
- Linux networking
- Cloud backend services
- Command Frontend

What You'll Do

Build and maintain embedded software and firmware for devices we ship to customers.
Own features end to end, from scoping and architecture through implementation, testing, and production launch.
Develop and debug software for Linux-based devices, including connectivity and networking features.
Work with product management, hardware, and cloud teams to define and ship features that improve the customer experience.
Share knowledge with teammates and mentor other engineers.
There may also be opportunities to contribute to cloud services, depending on your interests.

What You Bring

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or closely related degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of work experience in an embedded engineering role
Proficient in C, C++
Experience in owning SW features or projects end to end with production launch
Experience in SW development on HW products, for example, working knowledge of common low-level interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, working knowledge of FreeRTOS and Embedded Linux
Experience reading schematics (basic EE skills)
Must be willing and able to work onsite five days per week

Nice To Have

Experience with networking or wireless communication protocols
Proficient in Go

Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
Expanded mental health support
Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
Professional development stipend
Fertility Stipend
Wellness/fitness benefits
Healthy lunches provided daily
Commuter benefits

Annual Pay Range

Estimated Annual Pay Range

$200,000—$300,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Connectivity